Pastina with Liquid Gold | Comforting Acini di Pepe Recipe
A warm, silky bowl of pastina cooked in Liquid Gold — the simple comfort our grandmother made when we were kids, still carrying that same quiet healing today.
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Sweet Pepper, Chicken and Farro Soup
A silky, comforting chicken soup made with sweet pepper purée, Liquid Gold, farro, parmesan rind, spinach, and a splash of balsamic. Finished with cherry tomato oil, this bowl delivers chicken-noodle comfort with deeper, richer flavor.
Santa Fe Chowder (Hominy, Ham, Hatch Chiles & Caballero Beans)
A silky, smoky chowder made with hominy, Caballero beans, honey ham, Hatch chiles, miso, and Liquid Gold. Finished with spinach, heavy cream, and fresh lime juice.
Fall Minestrone Recipe | Cozy, Hearty, Homemade Soup
A rainy Saturday, a full house, and a pot of minestrone built from what was already in the fridge — Caballero beans, mushrooms, spinach, and a good 28-ounce can of tomatoes. This fall version is hearty, deep, and comforting without being heavy. Perfect for when the weather turns and everyone’s coming over.
Fall Hominy Tortilla Soup — A Liquid Gold Leftovers Remix
A comforting tortilla soup layered with fall flavors: hominy, beans, greens, roasted garlic, and a squeeze of lime. Built from leftovers, tastes like you cooked all day.
Liquid Gold Chicken Stock for Flu Season
This is the pot of gold I turn to every winter. A whole chicken, a pile of vegetables, and a slow simmer create the most comforting stock you will ever taste.
Pesto Shrimp with Saffron Hominy Grits and Slow-Simmered Cherry Tomatoes
What happens when shrimp and grits take a trip to Italy: saffron, pesto, and slow-simmered cherry tomatoes meet buttery, comforting hominy.
Braised Red Cabbage with Apples, Bacon & Raisins | Embracing Enough
Sweet, tangy, and buttery — this braised red cabbage with apples and bacon brings color, comfort, and cozy fall flavor to any plate.
Caballero Bean & Hatch Chile Skillet Hominy
A cozy, fall-ready skillet built from the week’s batch cooking — smoky, hearty, and layered with Hatch chiles, Caballero beans, and a spoonful of leftover tomato sauce. It’s part meal prep, part nostalgia, and 100% comfort.
The Cherry Tomatoes That Upgrade Everything
Soft, simple cherry tomatoes gently simmered in olive oil — an easy way to upgrade beans, grains, vegetables, and everyday meals.
New Mantra: It’ll Be All Right
While listening to music and thinking through a problem, a quiet phrase came to me: “It’ll be all right. You’re gonna be all right.” A new mantra, born from stillness.
Savannah Red Rice with Kielbasa and Crab | Lowcountry Comfort Food
Smoky kielbasa, sweet crab, and heirloom Carolina Gold rice come together in this comforting Savannah red rice — a Lowcountry classic perfect for a cold, windy Fall day. Warm, soulful, and deeply satisfying straight from the Dutch oven.
Made with Bullet